Frequently Asked Questions 

• What is Extended Producers Responsibility?

  Extended Producer Responsibility refers to the responsibility of the management of disposal of those products once labeled as no longer useful by the consumers

• Extended Producers Responsibility Implementation Process

  • The process starts with CPCB /SPCB
  • The authorized waste management agency collects the agreed volume of post-customer plastic waste 
  • The waste collection agency will present relevant documents for proof of waste collection activity
  • On behalf of PIBOM’s agency will submit a quarterly report to CPCB.
  • After completion of the activity final report will be submitted by the agency to PIBOM’

• Methods of Waste Disposal under EPR

  Waste collected under the EPR is transported to the nearest disposal or recycling facility and processed through one of the following methods

  1. Used as fuel in Cement Kiln
  2. WTE Recovery
  3. Recycling

• What is multi-layered plastic waste?

  Multi-layer Plastic Waste is a type of plastic waste that has multiple layers of plastic, such as packaging chips.

• How to Start my Compliance?

  Every Producer shall register EPR for the purpose of brand recognition or renewal of registration.

  • The concerned State Pollution Control Board or Pollution Control Committee of the Union territory, if operating in one or two states or Union territories; or

    ● The Central Pollution Control Board, if operating in more than two States or Union Territories.

• What is EPR Certificate For Import?

  EPR Certificate is for the Indian and Foreign importers and producers of electronic products for the management of E-Waste and under the EPR Authorization, you get the EPR Certificate. EPR Registration and EPR Certificate are important for almost all the importers and manufacturers of plastic and electronic waste.

• How to apply for EPR Certificate Online?

  • The process starts with CPCB /SPCB
  • The authorized waste management agency collects the agreed volume of post-customer plastic waste 
  • The waste collection agency will present relevant documents for proof of waste collection activity
  • On behalf of PIBOM’s agency will submit a quarterly report to CPCB.
  • After completion of the activity, the final report will be submitted by the agency to PIBOM

• What is EPR Certificate?

  EPR Certificate is for the Indian and Foreign importers and producers of electronic products for the management of E-Waste and under the EPR Authorization, you get the EPR Certificate. EPR Registration and EPR Certificate are important for almost all the importers and manufacturers of plastic and electronic waste.